Testimony of Father Fernando Sánchez, Vincentian missionary priest, sharing his vocation journey, God’s love that shaped his life, and his service in the Congregation of the Mission of Saint Vincent de Paul.
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Why We’re Proud to Support Refugees
Depaul UK supports young refugees with compassion and dignity, reflecting St Vincent de Paul’s values. Advisors Molly and Alex warn that the 28-day Home Office eviction period drives many into homelessness, stressing that prevention—not crisis response—is vital to protect wellbeing and cut costs.
The Pope’s New Apostolic Exhortation, the Poor, and the Vincentians
The Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te (“I Have Loved You”) by Pope Leo XIV is inspired by the spiritual legacy of Pope Francis and calls the Church to rediscover love for the poor. The text reminds us that caring for those in need is God’s own way of loving. It invites everyone to conversion, humble service, and the joy of concrete love in action.
A Truly Christian Life • A Reflection with Ozanam
It is easier to use an uplifting language, to fulfill certain positive precepts and to reject certain pleasures, than to be deeply filled with the evangelical spirit, to keep it in the depths of the soul to ennoble it, purify it and improve it; in the end: to...
Compassion Without Borders (part 3)
History tells us what happens when doors stay shut and what hope looks like when they open. From the tragedies of the past to moments of courageous welcome, lessons remain clear: compassion must be sustained, not fleeting. Guided by Catholic Social Teaching and global frameworks, solidarity grows into communion that transforms both guest and host.
The Spirit of Charity Alive in Colorado: Associate Days 2025
Don Stubbings recently traveled to Colorado for the 2025 Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Associate Days gathering. His account captures not only the beauty of the journey but also the spirit of connection, prayer, and service that shaped the days in Denver, Leadville, and Grand Junction. Through his eyes, we glimpse the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth in Colorado and the vibrant ways Associates are carrying that mission forward today.
Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexit te”: Reflection on Chapter II
The second chapter, “God chooses the Poor,” reveals the theological core of the exhortation: God freely and lovingly chooses the poor—not out of ideology but through love made flesh in Christ, who “became poor.” Leo XIV shows that this choice has biblical roots, fullness in Jesus, and ecclesial demands: a Church without the poor distances itself from the Gospel.
On October 24 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Luigi Guanella
The spirituality of Louis Guanella can be understood as a unique confluence of the spirituality of the “saints of charity” such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph Cottolengo, and St. John Bosco, with the spirituality of the “saints of mystical contemplation” represented by St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila.
Henriette Gesseaume, a Daughter of Charity in Light and Shadow
Henrietta Gesseaume, an intelligent and impulsive peasant, was one of the most active and devoted Daughters of Charity, serving the poor with generosity despite her temperament. Her life was shaped by a profound vocation, culminating in her heroic offering to assist the wounded soldiers at Calais.
Depaul UK: Tackling Youth Homelessness with Dignity, Compassion, and Innovation
Depaul UK reminds us that youth homelessness is not inevitable. With the right help, compassion, and opportunity, every young person can build a future of dignity and hope.
